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Easy Brunswick Stew

Brunswick Stew is a flavorful well-rounded meal in a bowl!
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine American, southern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 269kcal
Author Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 pound (225g) cooked chicken or turkey, diced
  • 1/2 pound (225g) cooked pulled pork
  • 1 1/2 cups (270g) frozen lima beans or butter beans
  • 1 cup (225g) sweet corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 2/3 cups (380ml) chicken broth
  • 14 oz (400g) canned diced tomatoes
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) ketchup or tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) BBQ Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Franks hot sauce optional
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  • Heat oil and sauté onion in a dutch oven until soft.
  • Add in garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  • Dump in the chicken or turkey, shredded pork, butterbeans/lima beans, sweet corn kernels, broth, diced tomatoes, ketchup, BBQ sauce, hot sauce (if using), salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer for 35 - 40 minutes, slightly uncovered.
  • Adjust seasonings as needed and serve.

Notes

  • You can make this with frozen meat, just be sure to thaw it overnight in the fridge before adding to the recipe. 
  • You can use leftover lima beans or pre-cooked lima beans.
  • Feel free to add some cooked potatoes to thicken up the stew.
  • Choose a BBQ sauce style - sweet, tangy, or spicy - to suit your taste.
There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 774mg | Potassium: 584mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 351IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg